Chikyū 33 Banchi, Geographical monument in Kōchi, Japan.
Description
Chikyū 33 Banchi is a geographical monument in Kōchi located along a small canal in a residential area. A structure built on a pier marks the precise point where specific geographical coordinates intersect.
History
The monument was created to mark one of the world's rare locations where East Longitude 133°33'33" and North Latitude 33°33'33" intersect. It represents a remarkable geographic point among only nine known places with this mathematical property.
Culture
The name reflects the repeating numbers that define this geographic point and its mathematical significance. Visitors can experience how the community engages with this distinctive location.
Practical
The site lies in a residential neighborhood and is best reached on foot through small local streets. Its location near a waterway means it is worth visiting under favorable conditions to safely access the pier.
Did you know?
The site has a special mathematical property: the coordinates consist only of the digit three repeated, making it one of the world's rarest points. This 'numerical harmony' draws people interested in unusual geographic positions.
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